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Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA

A Saudi-led group has taken video game giant EA private in a $55bn deal.

By · Published August 5, 2026 at 12:30 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026 at 03:29 UTC

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Source diversity sample: TechPowerUp · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · AP News · Engadget · Los Angeles Times · CNBC · qz.com · GamesIndustry.biz.

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📍 The outcome

The Saudi-led group finalized the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, taking the gaming giant private. The deal was completed with involvement from Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.

The company's CEO announced senior leadership changes following the acquisition.

Epilogue added 5d ago, after coverage quieted.

Who reported it (11)

What happened

Electronic Arts has been acquired by a group led by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. The group includes Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The deal, valued at $55bn, has been completed.

EA is now a private company. The acquisition was announced by GamesIndustry.biz, The Guardian, The Verge and 80 Level. The CEO of EA has announced senior leadership changes.

Coverage does not yet specify what those changes are.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 8d ago.

Questions people are asking

Who acquired Electronic Arts?

A group led by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, along with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.

How much was the acquisition worth?

$55bn.

What changes have been announced at EA?

The CEO of EA has announced senior leadership changes. Coverage does not yet specify what those changes are.

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Electronic Arts Public Investment Fund Silver Lake Affinity Partners video games acquisition

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